As we move into 2025, the retail world is changing. New technology, efforts to be more environmentally friendly, and customer demands are changing how businesses interact with their customers. 2024’s retail trends revealed…
Brands and private labels have co-existed for years. But with inflation reaching 40-year highs, shopper behavior is changing fast. Pricing and inflation are now overtaking sustainability as the number one concern for many shoppers and…
Brand vs. Private Label: The Battle is about to Get Tougher Read More »
Inflation has hit a 40-year high at 8.5%. This has caused shoppers to change how they evaluate food and lifestyle choices as they can’t afford the same things with the same frequency as they did…
Shopper Substitution and the Budget Conscious Consumer Read More »
Sixty-five percent of shoppers are changing their shopping behavior because of inflation. We have all felt the impact of recent inflation whether at the gas pump or at the grocery store. At Explorer, we wanted…
In a post-pandemic world where retailers have shifted their focus to online shopping models, visualization is imperative in generating sales within storefronts. It’s critical where items are placed on a shelf, where that shelf is…
Principles for a Successful Retail Shelf Planogram Read More »
Delivering better customer experiences to the eco-conscious consumer is of paramount importance. According to WSJ, “64% of consumers list recycling and reusing among their top three concerns” which spells it out pretty clearly: brands are…
One of the most important concerns to consumers right now when buying products is sustainability. Our recent sustainability research shows that packaging design, including minimal and recyclable packaging are the top influences for shoppers concerned…
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